The latest articles on DEV Community by Deeksha Shakyawal (@deeksha_shakyawal). https://dev.to/deeksha_shakyawal https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F2196226%2Fb7abf9fc-1fb6-4ee2-ad4b-ed1da63636a1.jpg https://dev.to/deeksha_shakyawal en Deeksha Shakyawal Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:32:38 +0000 https://dev.to/deeksha_shakyawal/my-first-hacktoberfest-experience-22a7 https://dev.to/deeksha_shakyawal/my-first-hacktoberfest-experience-22a7 <p><em>This is a submission for the <a href="https://dev.to/challenges/hacktoberfest">2024 Hacktoberfest Writing challenge</a>: Contributor Experience</em></p> <p>Hey Devs!</p> <p>It is my first Hacktoberfest, and it was an exciting journey of growth and contribution!</p> <p>I started with beginner-friendly CSS and HTML issues, which aligned with my skills. I even stepped out of my comfort zone by tackling documentation improvements, which was a great way to get involved.</p> <p>Through challenges, pull requests, and feedback, I learned so much—not just about code, but about collaboration and open-source culture. Hacktoberfest opened up a new world of learning and contribution, and I can't wait to continue this journey!</p> devchallenge hacktoberfest opensource